Film & TV

1:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Good Year for Gaming Movies and TV Shows

Movies based on games, like Mario Brothers or D&D, have found new audiences. Is it a great new storytelling trend or a flash in the pan? Time will tell as gamers' favorite games continue coming to life onscreen (and game companies gain new players with new story demands).

Moderator: Evan T. Wardwell

Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Caleb Masters, Evan T. Wardwell, FoxDaddy, James Farr, Lollalotus

Tracks: Film & TV, Gaming, Pop Culture & Entertainment

2:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

The Age of the Mega Media Machine

Comcast, Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros, Fox: The top 5 media corporations own a majority of the media we consume worldwide. Netflix is a close sixth, piloting the streaming model we enjoy today. That's A LOT of control over message and narrative. As Wilde said, "Things are because we see them, and what we see, and how we see it, depends on the Arts that influenced us.

Moderator: Daniel Erickson

Panelists: Caleb Masters, Daniel Erickson, Dr Paisley, Kevin Dilmore, Matthew Price, Scott Zrubek

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Business & Marketing, Film & TV, History, Writing & Publishing, Art

2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House

Creating Count Gregore: Q&A with John Ferguson aka Count Gregore

It was only gonna be for two years...On May 10, 1958, via WKY TV, the world was introduced to late-night horror host Count Gregore via the station's "Shock Theater" program. Played by genre pioneering actor and broadcaster John Ferguson, the Count would go on to be a part of TV history for over 60 years and an Oklahoma pop culture legend. Join for this interactive Q&A with the Count himself to learn about his life, career and story of being a counterculture phenomenon.

Moderator: John Ferguson aka Count Gregore

Panelists: John Ferguson aka Count Gregore

Tracks: Film & TV, Horror, Pop Culture & Entertainment

3:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Supernatural Variety in Urban Fantasy

Vamps, fairies, shapeshifters, witches, weres—creatures of legend are often the leading characters of Urban Fantasy, and we can't get enough! What makes them so likeable and relatable in these modern fantasy-meets-cityscape works?

Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan

Panelists: Bradley H Sinor, J.H. Fleming, Madilynn Dale, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Sue Sinor, vickey malone kennedy

Tracks: Fantasy, Supernatural & Paranormal, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Writing & Publishing, Film & TV

3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House

Billy West Q&A

Meet Billy West and his many voices in this audience Q&A.

Moderator: Billy West

Panelists: Billy West

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

4:00 PM | Location: University C

The Voices of John Swasey

Bring your questions and learn more about John’s prolific career as "the most prolific male voice actor in North America.

Moderator: John Swasey

Panelists: John Swasey

Tracks: Anime, Film & TV

4:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

From Blade Runner to the Matrix: The Evolution of Cyberpunk Cinema

Cyberpunk theming and aesthetics in movies, anime, and TV has expanded a lot in recent years, and its presence onscreen is a hallmark of the genre. What makes a story distinctly Cyberpunk when you see it onscreen? Movie watchers discuss the origins and growth of this genre on the big screen, how it's changed, and where it may be headed in the future.

Moderator: Caleb Haldane

Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Caleb Haldane, Chaz Kemp, Mike Kennedy, Penny Fielder

Tracks: Science Fiction, Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Anime

4:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

Oops! The Plight of the Evil Genius

“I have created a monster!” Why can’t mad scientists ever figure out that maybe creating an omnipotent computer, or a creature with the strength of ten men, ain't such a great idea (good intentions or not)? What would sf be without the this classic character's hubris?

Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly

Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, Allison Stein, John Scalzi, Pigeon, Rhonda Eudaly, Ted Pennella

Tracks: Film & TV, Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction, Fantasy

4:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive

Star Wars Origami

Learn about the ancient Jedi art of origami, projects for every age group from easy to very hard.

Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids

Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion

Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV

5:00 PM | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive

Jedi Librarian Story Time

Join a Jedi Master as they share a story from the Jedi archives.

Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids

Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion, Vivian Sloan

Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV

5:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

I Knew You'd Say That

Look into works which feature prophecy, from The Matrix and Dune to Bajoran edicts in DS9, Minority Report, or even tech versions, like Asimov’s Foundation tales. Does an accurate prediction require a deterministic universe?

Moderator: Dara Fogel, PhD

Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD, J.D. Woods, M. Scott Carter, Mark Alfred, Selina Rosen, Tim Frayser

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Comics

5:00 PM | Location: Noble

Design-a-Droid Blueprints

Design a droid the way you think it should look! Blueprints of droids on a worksheet to be decorated with paper or foam adhesive shapes.

Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids

Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, JediOKC, Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion

Tracks: Kids, Maker, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest, Film & TV

10:00 AM | Location: Sooner A

All Glory to the Hypnotoad!

Thanks to the hypnotoad (AKA Hulu), Bender is back, baby! And he brought the rest of the crew with him for more adventures. A series with no less than four finales, Futurama is not over yet!

Moderator: FoxDaddy

Panelists: FoxDaddy, Jeff Provine, Kent Cordray, Sally Hamilton, WandererTJ

Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction

Noon | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive

Agents of SHIELD: Shield Making

Have you got what it takes to be an Agent of SHIELD? Join veteran agents to make your own shield and join SHIELD!

Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids

Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, Sentinelbait

Tracks: Kids, Maker, Comics, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

1:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room

Art & Victory

Unlock the path to triumph in the world of creativity with Art & Victory, a dynamic show tailored for the aspiring creative entrepreneur. Join this live episode recording as Soonercon artist guest of honor Chaz Kemp engages in an insightful discussion providing guidance and strategies for artists striving to turn their passion into a thriving livelihood. Let's go beyond the brushstrokes talking about making a living from art. Unleash your full creative potential and chart a course towards a victorious career in the art world. A Production of www.TheShowStartsNow.tv.

Moderator: Dennis Spielman

Panelists: Chaz Kemp, Dennis Spielman, Pallas the Librarian

Tracks: Content Creation & Podcasting, Film & TV

1:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Imaginary Creatures: Essential to Fantasy?

Why are cryptids and creatures so prominent in SF? Can you call it fantasy if it doesn't have fantastic creatures? How do creatives bring these to life in ways that keep us imagining what else there could be?

Moderator: vickey malone kennedy

Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, B. J. Thrower, Linda Donahue, Rachael Mayo, Rook Riley, vickey malone kennedy

Tracks: Fantasy, Supernatural & Paranormal, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Art, Writing & Publishing, Film & TV, Gaming

2:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

The B-Movie Panel

Bad sci-fi movies are a guilty pleasure for so many of us! Why do we love movies that love to be bad?

Moderator: Magician Michael Corley

Panelists: Aaron Bossig, James Hollaman, Kent Cordray, Kevin Dilmore, La Blanke, Magician Michael Corley

Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fantasy

2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House

A Conversation with Billy West

Pop culture icon Billy West shares about his life, career and music, and being the face of one of the internet's all-time greatest memes.

Moderator: M. Scott Carter

Panelists: Billy West, M. Scott Carter

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

3:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Writing Nonhuman Characters (for Humans)

Writing nonhuman characters can present its own set of challenges. How can we make them relatable to humans, given that they will have different physical, cultural and emotional backgrounds? What works well and what is just, no?

Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan

Panelists: A C Smart, Penny Fielder, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Shai Fenwick, Trina Jacobs

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

3:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary

The iconic sci-fi television show's 60th anniversary is five months away. We'll share our theories if you'll share yours. Allons-y!

Moderator: Julie Barrett

Panelists: Allison Stein, Julie Barrett, Mel White, Rebecca Jackson, Tim Frayser

Tracks: Film & TV, Science Fiction, Pop Culture & Entertainment

4:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

This Is the Way

The adventures of our favorite (though slightly disgraced) Mandalorian and cute little Grogu (AKA The Child) continue after being reunited in the Book of Boba Fett.

Moderator: Tracy S. Morris

Panelists: Evan T. Wardwell, Karen Thrower, Mark Finn, Matthew Price, Sherri Dean, Tracy S. Morris

Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Science Fiction, Fantasy

5:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Build a SyFy™ Saturday Night

Soonercon’s classic game-show panel. Panelists spin the wheel for wacky plotline components and actor combinations, and create an original Saturday Night SyFy™ feature!

Moderator: Craig Wolf

Panelists: Allison Stein, Craig Wolf, James Hollaman, Julia S. Mandala, Linda Donahue, Rook Riley, Steven E. Wedel

Tracks: Art, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Gaming, Film & TV, Writing & Publishing

5:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium

Welcome to Larry's Trekland Briefing Party!

Meetup for curious Trek fans to sample Trekland Treks location day tours AND Portal 47, the exclusive global live/online monthly package from featured guest Larry “Dr. Trek” Nemecek. With door prizes, snacks, gifts, and current Portales too!

Moderator: Larry Nemecek

Panelists: Kevin Dilmore, Larry Nemecek

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Meetup, Film & TV, Internet Life

5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House

John Swasey Q&A

Meet John Swasey and learn about his hundreds of voice acting roles in this audience Q&A.

Moderator: John Swasey

Panelists: John Swasey

Tracks: Anime, Film & TV

11:00 AM | Location: University C

Larry’s Backstage Peek: Picard Geography, Graphics, and more!

Back with another “Between the Cracks” buffet of backstage Trekland, see what cool art, in-jokes and insights the latest Trek makers have shared with Dr. Trek.

Moderator: Larry Nemecek

Panelists: Larry Nemecek

Tracks: Film & TV, Pop Culture & Entertainment

Noon | Location: Noble